A group that aims to empower Michigan tenants is gathering signatures for two ballot measures in Kalamazoo.
The measures would add two benefits for Kalamazoo renters to city law. One would protect renters who form tenant unions from retaliation, with the other protecting renters from being evicted without just cause, such as not paying rent.
Tristen Jessup is a local organizer with We the People Action Fund, which is behind the petitions. She said both ordinances need to pass to be effective…